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Shelton Sets Up US Open Final Showdown With Zverev

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Ben Shelton is bidding to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick's US Open triumph in 2003.

Ben Shelton will face Alexander Zverev in Sunday's US Open final after both players came through their semi-finals at Flushing Meadows.

Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory over fellow American Frances Tiafoe.

The 23-year-old is bidding to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick's US Open triumph in 2003.

World number one Zverev booked his placed in the decider with a straight-sets victory over Karen Khachanov, winning 6-3, 7-6, 7-6.

The German is appearing in his third consecutive Grand Sam final and will be chasing a second major title against a home favourite in New York.

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